Technology and innovation for global challenges | Director @challenge_works, a @nesta_uk enterprise | ex-@ucl @hubble_space @eso | views=own
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Olivier Usher retweeted
We’re pleased to announce the winner of the Aqualunar Challenge! 🥁
The SonoChem System by Naicker Scientific has been awarded the top prize for its innovative approach, generating millions of tiny bubbles in melted lunar ice to produce drinkable water for astronauts. 🌒🚰
ALT The SonoChem System by Naicker Scientific. Image credit: Max Alexander.
Olivier Usher retweeted
We are thrilled to see the incredible progress being made by UK teams in the Aqualunar Challenge, supported by our International Bilateral Fund, as they develop groundbreaking technologies to extract and purify lunar water—essential for enabling future missions. 🌑💧
ALT Cartoon of water coming from tap on Moon.
The race to establish a permanent moon base is on, but one of the key factors which will determine its success & viability is being able to find a renewable source of clean water.
As part of @nesta_uk's Future Signals series, @ojusher explores this topic: nesta.org.uk/feature/future-…
Olivier Usher retweeted
The race to establish a permanent moon base is on, but one of the key factors which will determine its success & viability is being able to find a renewable source of clean water.
As part of @nesta_uk's Future Signals series, @ojusher explores this topic: nesta.org.uk/feature/future-…
Olivier Usher retweeted
What’s on the horizon for 2025? 🔮
It’s time for Nesta’s Future Signals collection, our annual look at the tech and trends that could shape the year ahead.
Based on data points, observations & sector insights, these are the trends that could have important implications for 2025 ➡️ bit.ly/4gBAlbT
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The recent #AqualunarChallenge bootcamp explored groundbreaking technologies, shared insights from inspiring astronauts and encouraged long-lasting connections. Watch the highlights of one finalist and read more: ow.ly/bAsO50Utc3x @spacegovuk @impact_innovEN @csa_asc
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Conducting an assassination clearly violates @CitiBikeNYC terms of service (Section 5 Prohibited Acts)
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For a decade, several times a day, reporters at the Express have published a headline starting with "BBC Weather" in a bid to steal Google traffic.
Today, as a result, they were first to an actual news story. That is what you get for a long-term investment in a reporting beat.
Olivier Usher retweeted
@lpdementia has some exciting news coming soon! 👀 Stay tuned for a big announcement on 8 October. Find out more ow.ly/owxq50TCsve #dementia #healthtech #changinglives
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Inspired by @alokjha and @AbbyBertics' conversation about LLMs, I asked ChatGPT to draw me a map of Europe. #Spancy
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What would an R&D capability to support government missions look like?
In the spirit of thinking out loud, some suggestions on the role of evidence, data, and innovation methods like challenge prizes and innovation procurement.
docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Help shape a possible new robotics initiative that @Challenge_Works and @ARIA_research are working on - @jcaread and I explain more: challengeworks.org/news/dext…
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Experienced in leading operation functions & making groundbreaking strategies for impact? We’re hiring a Head of Operations to bring fresh perspectives on effective resourcing, people management, development processes and finances. Apply by 8am, 16 Sept: ow.ly/ciTb50T1iuh
Olivier Usher retweeted
If you look very closely, you may be able to identify some of the very subtle differences between party conventions in the United States and party conferences in the United Kingdom.
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Our Robot Dexterity programme is now accepting full proposals. Submit your application by Thursday 19 September [12:00 midday BST]:
aria.org.uk/robot-dexterity/
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⚡️NEW Article by Olivier Usher (@ojusher)⚡️
Director of @Challenge_Works shares INSIGHTS on the Aqualunar Challenge!
• Water purification
• Low Earth Orbit manufacturing
• Technologies for lunar habitats
Be the first one to know the details👇 orbitaltoday.com/2024/08/06/…
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If you want to ‘fix science’, stop trying to fix science!
Don’t fight the system.
Instead, think in ecosystems.
As soon as you do, you wonder “what mix of organisms might keep the ecosystem healthy.”
Another great piece by @a_m_mastroianni (link in thread) 👇
Olivier Usher retweeted
These fellowships are going to be great! The innovation in the underpinning funding model (via a long-term endowment) is a big part of what makes these important. Long-term funding in action!
Do you have an idea for a pioneering climate solution? Our Green Future Fellowships will support researchers and innovators to develop and scale up their work, with funding of up to £3 million.
Opens 10 September: raeng.org.uk/green-future-fe…
#RAEngResearch
ALT Promotional image for the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Green Future Fellowships. The image features a close-up of a woman in safety glasses looking intently, overlaid with text and green colour tint. Image text reads: Green Future Fellowships. Awards of up to £3 million to develop pioneering climate innovations. Applications open 10 September.
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Come meet the finalists of the Aqualunar Challenge on the Space Stage at 1pm today at the @FIAFarnborough - hosted by @astro_meganne Reserve Astronaut and Exploration Commercialisation Lead @spacegovuk! aqualunarchallenge.org.uk/fi… #FIA2024
